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Don Torpin (1917–1980)

Production Manager | Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
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Born:

Donald Torpin
in Nebraska, USA

Died:

(age 62) in Winnetka, California, USA

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Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel -- This reel contains Christopher performing in Film and Television. The clips included are from the following: "The Boundary", "The Wire", "Duplicity", "Law & Order(SVU)", "Michael Clayton", "Cost Of A Soul", "HEROES" and "Law & Order (CI)".

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David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama -- On-camera drama reel featuring David H. Lawrence XVII, in scenes from Heroes, The Unit, LOST, and more

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Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

Francine Locke Film Reel

My Demo Reel -- Includes clips from GLORY DAZE, COMMUNITY and horror film URBAN EXPLORER.

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1980 Mork & Mindy (TV series) (unit production manager - 1 episode)
– The Way Mork Were (1980) (unit production manager)
 
1979-1980 Angie (TV series) (unit production manager - 17 episodes)
– Brad's Best Buddy (1980) (unit production manager)
– Marie Moves Out (1980) (unit production manager)
– Theresa's Gigolo (1980) (unit production manager)
– Beauty Parlor (1980) (unit production manager)
– Angie and Brad's Close Encounter (1980) (unit production manager)
See all 17 episodes »
 
1978-1979 Jason of Star Command (TV series) (production manager - 28 episodes)
– Battle for Freedom (1979) (production manager)
– Mimi's Secret (1979) (production manager)
– Little Girl Lost (1979) (production manager)
– Phantom Force (1979) (production manager)
– Face to Face (1979) (production manager)
See all 28 episodes »
 
1979 The Bad News Bears (TV series) (unit production manager - 4 episodes)
– Dance Fever (1979) (unit production manager)
– Save the Bears (1979) (unit production manager)
– Three's a Crowd (1979) (unit production manager)
– Emily Loves Morris (1979) (unit production manager)
 
1979 Makin' It (TV series) (unit production manager - 1 episode)
– Something for Ma (1979) (unit production manager)
 
1975 Death Scream (TV movie) (unit manager - as Donald Torpin)
 
1974 The Bears and I (unit manager)
 
1965-1969 The Big Valley (TV series) (production manager - 98 episodes)
– Point and Counterpoint (1969) (production manager)
– Flight from San Miguel (1969) (production manager)
– Danger Road (1969) (production manager)
– Town of No Exit (1969) (production manager)
– The Other Face of Justice (1969) (production manager)
See all 98 episodes »
 
1964-1965 The Rogues (TV series) (production manager - 13 episodes)
– Mr. White's Christmas (1965) (production manager)
– Grave Doubts (1965) (production manager)
– Wherefore Art Thou, Harold? (1965) (production manager)
– Our Men in Marawat (1965) (production manager)
– The Pigeons of Paris (1965) (production manager)
See all 13 episodes »
 
1963 The Dick Powell Theatre (TV series) (production manager - 2 episodes)
– The Old Man and the City (1963) (production manager)
– Colossus (1963) (production manager)
 
1960 Wanted: Dead or Alive (TV series) (production manager - 3 episodes)
– The Pariah (1960) (production manager)
– Black Belt (1960) (production manager)
– Triple Vise (1960) (production manager)
 
1978 The Magic of Lassie (assistant director)
 
1977-1978 Rhoda (TV series) (assistant director - 24 episodes)
– Five for the Road: Part 2 (1978) (assistant director)
– Five for the Road: Part 1 (1978) (assistant director)
– Jack's Back (1978) (assistant director)
– So Long, Lucky (1978) (assistant director)
– Brenda and the Bank Girl (1978) (assistant director)
See all 24 episodes »
 
1977 Space Academy (TV series) (assistant director - 3 episodes)
– The Cheat (1977) (assistant director)
– The Rocks of Janus (1977) (assistant director)
– The Survivors of Zalon (1977) (assistant director)
 
1975-1976 Cannon (TV series) (assistant director - 12 episodes)
– Madman (1976) (assistant director)
– Point After Death (1976) (assistant director)
– The Quasar Kill (1976) (assistant director)
– Revenge (1976) (assistant director)
– The Reformer (1976) (assistant director)
See all 12 episodes »
 
1975 Death Scream (TV movie) (first assistant director - as Donald Torpin)
 
1975 I Will Fight No More Forever (TV movie) (assistant director)
 
1974 The Bears and I (assistant director)
 
1973-1974 Gunsmoke (TV series) (assistant director - 8 episodes)
– Trail of Bloodshed (1974) (assistant director)
– The Schoolmarm (1974) (assistant director)
– The Foundling (1974) (assistant director)
– Like Old Times (1974) (assistant director)
– The Deadly Innocent (1973) (assistant director)
See all 8 episodes »
 
1971-1973 Lassie (TV series) (assistant director - 15 episodes)
– The Dawning (1973) (assistant director)
– Johnny Piper (1973) (assistant director)
– A Joyous Sound: Part 3 (1973) (assistant director)
– A Joyous Sound: Part 2 (1973) (assistant director)
– A Joyous Sound: Part 1 (1973) (assistant director)
See all 15 episodes »
 
1970-1971 Make Room for Granddaddy (TV series) (assistant director - 2 episodes)
– Lucy and the Lecher (1971) (assistant director)
– A Hamburger for Frank (1970) (assistant director)
 
1966 The Big Valley (TV series) (assistant director - 6 episodes)
– The Great Safe Robbery (1966) (assistant director)
– The Martyr (1966) (assistant director)
– Pursuit (1966) (assistant director)
– Caesar's Wife (1966) (assistant director)
– Legend of a General: Part 2 (1966) (assistant director)
See all 6 episodes »
 
1964 The Rogues (TV series) (assistant director - 1 episode)
– Two of a Kind (1964) (assistant director)
 
1964 Burke's Law (TV series) (assistant director - 2 episodes)
– Who Killed Don Pablo? (1964) (assistant director)
– Who Killed My Girl? (1964) (assistant director)
 
1963 Gunfight at Comanche Creek (assistant director)
 
1963 The Dick Powell Theatre (TV series) (assistant director - 1 episode)
– The Last of the Big Spenders (1963) (assistant director)
 
1960-1962 The Rifleman (TV series) (assistant director - 9 episodes)
– The Man from Salinas (1962) (assistant director)
– Skull (1962) (assistant director)
– Seven (1960) (assistant director)
– The Hangman (1960) (assistant director)
– Nora (1960) (assistant director)
See all 9 episodes »
 
1960 Law of the Plainsman (TV series) (assistant director - 1 episode)
– Trojan Horse (1960) (assistant director)
 
1960 Wanted: Dead or Alive (TV series) (assistant director - 3 episodes)
– The Partners (1960) (assistant director)
– The Monster (1960) (assistant director)
– Mental Lapse (1960) (assistant director)
 
1957-1959 Make Room for Daddy (TV series) (assistant director - 27 episodes)
– Danny's Big Fan (1959) (assistant director)
– The Latin Lover (1959) (assistant director)
– Lucy Upsets the Williams Household (1959) (assistant director)
– Terry's Girlfriend (1958) (assistant director)
– Danny the Performer (1958) (assistant director)
See all 27 episodes »
 
1957 The Real McCoys (TV series) (assistant director - 1 episode)
– Californy, Here We Come (1957) (assistant director)
 
1957 The Girl in Black Stockings (assistant director)
 
1957 Chain of Evidence (assistant director)
 
1956 Hot Shots (assistant director)
 
1956 Fighting Trouble (assistant director)
 
1956 Hold Back the Night (assistant director)
 
1956 World Without End (assistant director)
 
1956 Invasion of the Body Snatchers (assistant director - uncredited)
 
1953 Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (second assistant director - uncredited)
 
1953 Destination Gobi (second assistant director - uncredited)
 
1952 Something for the Birds (assistant director - uncredited)
 
1952 Monkey Business (assistant director - uncredited)
 
1952 Diplomatic Courier (assistant director - uncredited)
 
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